Status:
valid
Authors:
(Campacci) Van den Berg
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 186: 84 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318556
Common Names
- Cattleya vasconcelosiana
- Vasconcelosiana Cattleya
- Cattleya Vasconcelosiana
Description
Cattleya vasconcelosiana (also called Vasconcelosiana Cattleya, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Brazil. It has thick, leathery leaves and produces large, fragrant flowers in shades of pink or purple.
Uses & Benefits
Cattleya vasconcelosiana is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, malaria, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cattleya vasconcelosiana is large and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cattleya vasconcelosiana is an epiphytic orchid native to Brazil. It prefers a well-draining potting mix and should be kept moist but not wet. It prefers bright indirect light and temperatures between 65-85°F. Propagation is done by division of the pseudobulbs.
Where to Find Cattleya vasconcelosiana
Cattleya vasconcelosiana is found in the Atlantic rainforest of Brazil.
Cattleya vasconcelosiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cattleya vasconcelosiana?
Cattleya vasconcelosiana
What type of plant is Cattleya vasconcelosiana?
Cattleya vasconcelosiana is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae.
Where is Cattleya vasconcelosiana found?
Cattleya vasconcelosiana is found in Brazil.
Species in the Cattleya genus
Cattleya varelae,
Cattleya zayrae,
Cattleya calimaniorum,
Cattleya calimaniana,
Cattleya gaezeriana,
Cattleya labendziana,
Cattleya schunkiana,
Cattleya aclandiae,
Cattleya amethystoglossa,
Cattleya amoena,
Cattleya araguaiensis,
Cattleya bicolor,
Cattleya boissieri,
Cattleya brasiliensis,
Cattleya brymeriana,
Cattleya cernua,
Cattleya coccinea,
Cattleya colnagiana,
Cattleya crispa,
Cattleya dayana,
Cattleya dolosa,
Cattleya dormaniana,
Cattleya dowiana,
Cattleya dukeana,
Cattleya duveenii,
Cattleya elegans,
Cattleya elongata,
Cattleya forbesii,
Cattleya frankeana,
Cattleya gaskelliana,
Cattleya gransabanensis,
Cattleya granulosa,
Cattleya guttata,
Cattleya hardyana,
Cattleya harrisoniana,
Cattleya hybrida,
Cattleya imperator,
Cattleya intermedia,
Cattleya intricata,
Cattleya iricolor,
Cattleya isabella,
Cattleya jenmanii,
Cattleya joaquiniana,
Cattleya kautskyi,
Cattleya kerchoveana,
Cattleya kerrii,
Cattleya labiata,
Cattleya lawrenceana,
Cattleya lobata,
Cattleya loddigesii,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,